Author Archives: Pieni

And if PRAYERS was hard to shoot, PITCH BLACK was a nightmare  I soon gave up and just enjoyed the show, screaming along songs like “divine not human” or “standards of perfection”. http://www.myspace.com/pitchblackattack

As the bands got heavier, the crowd got drunker and the mosh pits impossible to bear. I still managed to take these pics from PRAYERS OF SANITY. Cool band. http://www.myspace.com/prayersofsanity

Thrash metal & beer. Not much more to say… http://www.myspace.com/autopsyaband

Wow! This was another kind of surprise. I’ve seen FINAL MERCY a few times before. This was the only one I actually liked! The new singer seems to have spread some kind of good vibe through the other members, as they … Continue reading →

Finally, I saw M.O.R.G.! Been hearing about them for a few years now but never had the chance to catch them on stage. And yes, they’re as good as I been told. http://www.myspace.com/morgband

Now this was an even bigger surprise. Can’t describe exactly what they play, but whatever it is, it’s fast, full of attitude and well performed. Singer Jorge is very expressive, guitarrist José the typical headbanger, bassplayer João is a natural … Continue reading →

I don’t know what I was expecting from a band with such a name, but I definitely didn’t count on such a good thrash metal band. Sure, diamonds are the hardest stones, but still, I find it hard to relate … Continue reading →

On the last two weekends of October, True Spirits Alive promoted the 7th edition of Gaia Em Peso, a fest of underground bands. Could only attend 3 out of the 7 days 😦 This was the first band I saw. … Continue reading →

Note: these pics were taken with a compact camera while I was being crushed against the stage by an amazingly insane crowd. Hence the very doubtful quality. But who cares?! I HAD A BLAST!!!  They say 7 is a lucky … Continue reading →

Note: these pics were taken with a compact camera while I was being crushed against the stage by an amazingly insane crowd. Hence the doubtful quality. I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t you fly to Stockholm less than 2 months … Continue reading →